---
name: "h5mkgrp"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "hdf5-tools"
version: "1.14.5+repack-3"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/h5mkgrp"
---

# h5mkgrp(1)

Creates a new HDF5 group in a file

## NAME

h5mkgrp: - Creates a new HDF5 group in a file

## DESCRIPTION

usage: h5mkgrp \[OPTIONS\] FILE GROUP...

-

  OPTIONS

- **-h**, **--help**

  Print a usage message and exit

- **-l**, **--latest**

  Use latest version of file format to create groups

- **-p**, **--parents**

  No error if existing, make parent groups as needed

- **-v**, **--verbose**

  Print information about OBJECTS and OPTIONS

- **-V**, **--version**

  Print version number and exit

## SEE ALSO

The full documentation for **h5mkgrp:** is maintained as a Texinfo manual.  If the **info** and **h5mkgrp:** programs are properly installed at your site, the command

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  **info h5mkgrp:**

should give you access to the complete manual.